Riff Tone

God Is In The Radio

Queens of the Stone Age

Guitarrock2000s

Original Gear

GuitarGretsch G6143 Spectra Sonic

AmpPeavey Series 260 Standard PA

PickupsGretsch Filter'Tron-style humbuckers

Amp Settings

gain7

bass7

mid7

treble6

reverb2

presence6

Effects & Signal Chain

fuzzFoxx Foxx Tone Machine

Notes

Studio recording, 2002 (Songs for the Deaf). Foxx Tone Machine fuzz pedal used for riff section per forum consensus and interviews. No evidence of modulation or time-based effects in riff. Guitar is confirmed by Equipboard and multiple forum sources for this era and song.

Tone Character(10)

thick and saturated fuzzmidrange punchaggressive and rawtight, percussive attackslightly compressednot overly brightbridge pickup clarityoctave fuzz textureminimal ambienceloud and driving

Difficulty

The riff requires intermediate skill due to its syncopated rhythm, heavy fuzz sustain, and the need for tight, controlled picking to maintain clarity and punch.

Sources

Josh Homme's Guitar Gear, Pedalboard & Amps | Equipboard help with god is in the radio guitar tone and technique. - Reddit How to get guitar sound of God is in the Radio : r/qotsa - Reddit

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